# Service bulletin TechTIPS

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10235875
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-05\-08
- Manufacturer's number: TechTIPS
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-03\-01
- NHTSA component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

## NHTSA's summary

Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newsletter

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10235875-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10235875-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Body and frame, Electrical system, Engine, Equipment and accessories, Lighting, Brake lights

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 SUBARU FORESTER
- 2014 SUBARU IMPREZA
- 2010 to 2014 SUBARU LEGACY
- 2010 to 2014 SUBARU OUTBACK
- 2014 SUBARU TRIBECA
- 2014 SUBARU WRX
- 2015 SUBARU WRX
- 2014 SUBARU WRX STI
- 2015 SUBARU WRX STI

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [19V149000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V149000.md), 2019-02-28: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [WUE\-90 tool](/bulletins/10163520.md), 2019-08-06, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. SOA has received multiple requests for additional 83399Fj000rt BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH tools and now has sufficient stock to allow retailers to place orders for single tools.
- [WUE\-90](/bulletins/10160512.md), 2019-05-28, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. Subaru of America, Inc. \(Subaru\) is recalling certain Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, and WRX vehicles to replace the brake lamp switch. A total of 1,303,530 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.
- [WUE\-90R](/bulletins/10160204.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. Subaru of America, Inc. \(Subaru\) is recalling certain Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, and WRX vehicles to replace the brake lamp switch. A total of 1,303,530 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.
- [07\-128\-18R](/bulletins/10146480.md), 2018-11-05, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. This Service Information bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch. An improperly adjusted \(or faulty\) stop lamp switch can cause any of the DTCs listed above to set and result in the related system?s warning lamp to illuminate.
- [06\-55\-16R](/bulletins/10131628.md), 2018-04-02, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. EXCLUDES HYBRID MODELS. This bulletin announces a design change to the brake light switch \(BLS\) to reduce the possibility of improper illumination of the ABS and/or VDC warning lamp. In the event a product containing silicone is used to lubricate the BLS or for other purposes in the area around the switch, a non\-conductive coating may develop over time on the internal electrical contacts and affect operation of the switch. On / Off signal output from the BLS is critical for proper operation of various systems on the vehicle. When the switch does not operate properly, warning lamps illuminate and DTCs are stored. A table with BLS\-related DTCs and additional information is provided in the Service Procedure information. A photo of the switch changes is shown below. This bulletin also provides a diagnostic and adjustment procedure to be used when diagnosing brake light switch\-related DTCs.
- [07\-131\-18](/bulletins/10130273.md), 2018-03-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. This bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch. An improperly adjusted \(or faulty\) stop lamp switch can cause any of the DTCs listed above to set and result in the related system?s \(e. g. VDC and/or EyeSight\) warning lamp to illuminate.
- [06\-55\-16R](/bulletins/10117530.md), 2017-09-14, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. This bulletin announces a design change to the brake light switch \(BLS\) to reduce the possibility of improper illumination of the ABS and/or VDC warning lamp. In the event a product containing silicone is used to lubricate the BLS or for other purposes in the area around the switch, a non\-conductive coating may develop over time on the internal electrical contacts and affect operation of the switch. On / Off signal output from the BLS is critical for proper operation of various systems on the vehicle. When the switch does not operate properly, warning lamps illuminate and DTCs are stored. A table with BLS\-related DTCs and additional information is provided in the Service Procedure information. A photo of the switch changes is shown below. This bulletin also provides a diagnostic and adjustment procedure to be used when diagnosing brake light switch\-related DTCs.
- [06\-46\-14R](/bulletins/10093625.md), 2017-03-03, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE TO BE USED WHEN DIAGNOSING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH \(BLS\) \-RELATED DTCS C1531 AND/OR C0054. IF THE BLS IS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT, THE ABS AND/OR VDC WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE.
- [06\-46\-14](/bulletins/10084463.md), 2016-11-21, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. REVISED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE FOR DTCS C1531 AND C0054
- [SB\-06\-48\-15](/bulletins/10059219.md), 2016-02-19, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. SUBARU: ON SOME VEHICLES, TO REDUCE POSSIBILITY OF IMPROPER ILLUMINATION, A CHANGE IN DESIGN FOR STOP LIGHT SWITCH FOR ABS AND/OR VDC WARNING LAMP. MODELS 2012\-14 IMPREZA, XV CROSSTREK \(EXCEPT HYBRID\), 2008\-14 WRX, STI, 2014 FORESTER. \*PE

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